“Howzat!” In Cricket, this term (derived from “How’s that?”) is an appeal made by the fielding team which asks the Umpire for a decision as to whether or not a batsman is out. Following the cricket theme, this hat is made from the bottom up using a circular needle and features nifty cable rib patterning and funky stripes!

Yarn Quantity
Main Colour (MC) 1 skein of suggested yarn: Primo Aran by The Plucky Knitter (75% Merino / 20% Cashmere / 5% Nylon) 200yds/115g.

Alternative yarn: Primo Worsted by The Plucky Knitter (75% Merino / 20% Cashmere / 5% Nylon) 200yds/105g.

Contrast Colour 1, 2 and 3 (CC1, CC2 and CC3): Approx. 10g each of suggested yarn.

Tools
5mm (US 8) (or size required to get gauge) and 4mm (US 6) circular needles of 80cm (32”) or longer, 1 stitch marker, cable needle (optional), measuring tape and yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge
Gauge in Cricket Cable pattern: 25 sts by 30 rows over 4” (10cm) square on larger size needles. Unblocked. Gauge in 1x1 Ribbing pattern: 27 sts by 32 rows over 4” (10cm) square on smaller size needles. Unblocked.

Sizing
One size only - will fit 19” - 23” (48.5cm - 58.5cm) head circumference. For a beanie fit: work to 7” (18cm) long from CO edge before working the crown shaping. For a slouchy fit: work to 8” (20.5cm) or more from CO edge before working the crown shaping. Optional: add a pompom for extra pizzazz! ☺

Useful Video Tutorials
German twisted long tail cast on: https://youtu.be/XCzuvQsDLrA.
Cabling without a cable needle: http://youtu.be/a3FR32CsyR8.
Understanding magic loop: http://youtu.be/1mqIqRdJc68